SMSFs selling geared equities which the Fund borrowed to buy

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If your SMSF can’t hold on any longer and must sell a parcel of shares or units which it borrowed to purchase, there are compliance issues which must be remembered,... Read more continue reading

What trustees need to consider in closing an SMSF

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What do trustees need to consider when winding up an SMSF? Mary is the sole member and one of two individual trustees of her SMSF – the other being her... Read more continue reading

Can infrastructure provide shelter from the viral storm?

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Despite the market falls in March 2020, the Global Listed Infrastructure (GLI) sector has continued to deliver on its attractive return attributes for the 12 months to 31 March 2020,... Read more continue reading

Protection in times of disruption – reframing the context for life insurance advice

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Introduction In Australia – and around the world – life insurance is a vital part of the ecosystem that helps protect the financial, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals. That... Read more continue reading

Podcast 4: The RBA’s buying spree

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The RBA has been buying up big, purchasing around $36bn in government and semi-government bonds throughout March. But when is enough, enough and can these efforts really help stave off... Read more continue reading

Is ESG just warming up?

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Whether ESG factors are truly ‘alpha’ factors equivalent to their Value, Momentum, Quality and Low Volatility counterparts remains a contentious issue within the investment community. In this article from GSFM’s... Read more continue reading

Sustainable investing – concepts, considerations and conversations

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Introduction Once considered a niche investment category – or even an indulgence – ‘Sustainable’ or ‘Responsible’ investing is now very much part of the mainstream investment landscape, with more than... Read more continue reading

Sustainable investing and Covid-19

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The most important ESG issue in the coronavirus crisis is our response Companies should act prudently to protect longer-term business Investors will look critically at future remuneration and buybacks Governments... Read more continue reading

Resimac’s new solicitor partnerships support brokers with digital solutions

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Leading non-bank mortgage provider Resimac has enhanced its lending processes by leveraging new partnerships and adapting the latest technology to ensure brokers can continue to originate home loans without the... Read more continue reading

COVID-19: Summary on early release of superannuation

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The Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (“the Act”) received assent on 24 March 2020.  Schedule 13 of the Act amends the SIS regulations to make provision for COVID-19... Read more continue reading